Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.64 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) Plan
flexible scheduling
Career development opportunities
Job Description
This full-time position is offered by an established bakery department within a retail grocery setting known for delivering high-quality fresh bakery products and exceptional customer service. The bakery is part of a reputable grocery retailer that prides itself on offering a wide array of fresh pastries, cakes, breads, and other baked goods to its customers daily. Operating with open availability, this role presents an hourly wage range between $17.64 and $21.00, depending on experience and skill level, encouraging motivated candidates who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to apply.
The role is tailored for a skilled Pastry Chef who... Show More
The role is tailored for a skilled Pastry Chef who... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of bakery experience preferred
- Current Food Handler’s Permit required
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle conflict professionally
- Must possess integrity and a positive attitude
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of bakery experience preferred
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Experience preparing pastries quickly and efficiently with quality professional results
- Ability to read and follow a recipe
- Basic math skills used to half or double recipes
- Knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Solid communication skills including verbal and listening skills
- Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
- Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success
- Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques
- Integrity with a positive attitude and mission-driven approach
- Passion for the company’s mission and commitment to teamwork
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Job Duties
- Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
- Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the bakery provides
- Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the bakery
- Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
- Ensures the bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
- Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
- Follows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of pastries
- Ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock
- Minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product
- Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
- Writes production sheets for other pastry chefs
- Assists with test and quarterly inventory
- Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
- Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to pastry chefs regarding their performance and areas of improvement
- Writes the schedule for pastry chefs
- Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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